Lunge with the Exercise Ball
Starting
Position
- Stand
with
your back against the ball with the exercise ball at the level of your
belt line as pictured below.
- Feet should be hip
width to shoulder width apart.
- One foot should be
ahead of you, the other behind close to the wall.
Action
- Lower
yourself down until your forward thigh is horizontal.
- Your
forward knee at this point should be over your foot.
- Pause
at this point and slowly return to the starting position.
Prime
Movers
- In
order to prevent knee injury it is imperative that you not let your
knees extend over your toes.
- As you descend try and
keep your knee centred over the second toe. Don't let them weave in or
out.
- Hips should remain level.
Progression
Repeat
this ball exercise 6 times.
Repeat
this ball exercise 10 times.
Repeat
this ball exercise 15 times.
Return
to the top of Lunge with the Exercise Ball